An inflatable liferaft is thrown into the water from a sinking vessel. Which action occurs automatically after the painter trips the CO2 bottles to inflate the raft?

Correct Answer: Option A — The sea anchor is deployed.

Many modern inflatable liferafts are equipped with a dual-action or weighted sea anchor designed to deploy automatically upon full inflation, helping to orient the craft and reduce wind-induced leeway immediately upon water entry in accordance with SOLAS Chapter III.